Two large RCMP drug seizures on southern Alberta roads
Workplace fatality near Carsland
Calgary Police nab bank robbers
Stabbing in Grande Prairie
Stolen property recovered near Spruce Grove
St. Albert robbery suspect nabbed
Tips to prevent robbery
A series of unfortunate events for suspects fleeing police
Community mail box robbed near Grande Prairie
November 26, 2014
High River RCMP, Nov 26, 2014 at 19:13 hrs
RCMP High River is advising of icy road conditions and light snow on Highway 2, between 48 Ave and Cayley.
Two large RCMP drug seizures on southern Alberta roads
RCMP Alberta Media Relations
Over the past week, two routine traffic safety vehicle stops on southern Alberta roads resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs that police believe were destined for communities in this province and in Ontario.
“More and more, we are seeing routine traffic safety stops result in drug seizures. This tells us that organized crime groups are very active in Alberta and beyond,” said Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer Alberta RCMP. “These criminals prey on the young and the vulnerable so anything that disrupts their activity does have a direct impact on public health and safety.”
On November 21, 2014 Brooks RCMP officers were conducting traffic safety enforcement on Highway 1 near Brooks, Alberta. A transport truck and trailer was stopped for a violation under the Traffic Safety Act. The officer noticed the doors to the trailer were not sealed properly. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, the officer located 350 pounds of marihuana concealed within the shipment. The marihuana originated in British Columbia and was destined to Ontario. The matter is still under investigation by the Brooks RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Serious and Organized Crime Section in Calgary (FSOC). To date, no charges have been laid in this matter.
On November 17, 2014, the RCMP was conducting a high-volume traffic safety initiative on the Trans Canada Highway, west of Calgary, which resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of the narcotic fentanyl (fake Oxycontin) from a vehicle after it was stopped by police for speeding. During the course of his interactions with the RCMP, the driver was arrested for drug possession. Upon searching the suspect’s vehicle RCMP officers located a hidden compartment which contained 60,000 tablets of the Fentanyl.
Police believe the pills originated in Canada and were manufactured illegally for distribution at the street level. Fentanyl is painkiller that is available by prescription only in Canada. When used without medical supervision, it can be highly addictive. Fake Fentanyl is often sold illegally as Oxycontin to illicit drug users. Illegally manufactured drugs present significant health risks. Fake Oxycontin is reported to have contributed to several deaths in Canada. RCMP is reminding consumers against using any pharmaceuticals that were not prescribed by a medical doctor.
Pasang Sherpa, age 27, of Calgary was scheduled to appear in court November 26, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to speak to criminal charges related to the contraband pill seizure.
Workplace fatality near Carsland
Gleichan RCMP
On November 24. around 14:30, The Gleichen RCMP responded to a fatal workplace injury
RCMP attended a job site 3km's south of Highway 901 by the Bow River near Carsland. A worker was removing a temporary bridge at the time and working along side another employee, who was using an excavator to pull cement blocks away from the river.
The two workers were operating heavy equipment when the accident occurred. It appears the victim was crushed during the accident. An Occupational health and Safety Officer is also investigating the incident.
Calgary Police nab bank robbers
Calgary Police Service
Three people remain in custody following a bank robbery this evening.
At approximately 5 p.m., today, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, police were called to the Bank of Montreal in the 2300 block of 4 Street S.W. for reports of a robbery at the bank.
Containment was set up to ensure the safety of those nearby, while officers determined if any suspects remained in the bank.
It is believed the suspects may have used firearms during the offence and that the staff remained safely locked within a room inside the bank during the robbery.
Three men fled the scene. They were each located nearby and taken into custody without incident.
The Robbery Unit continues to investigate and further information, including any potential charges, will be provided when it becomes available.
The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the media and the public for respecting the request to refrain from revealing the locations of officers through social media.
“More and more, we are seeing routine traffic safety stops result in drug seizures. This tells us that organized crime groups are very active in Alberta and beyond,” said Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer Alberta RCMP. “These criminals prey on the young and the vulnerable so anything that disrupts their activity does have a direct impact on public health and safety.”
On November 21, 2014 Brooks RCMP officers were conducting traffic safety enforcement on Highway 1 near Brooks, Alberta. A transport truck and trailer was stopped for a violation under the Traffic Safety Act. The officer noticed the doors to the trailer were not sealed properly. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, the officer located 350 pounds of marihuana concealed within the shipment. The marihuana originated in British Columbia and was destined to Ontario. The matter is still under investigation by the Brooks RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Serious and Organized Crime Section in Calgary (FSOC). To date, no charges have been laid in this matter.
On November 17, 2014, the RCMP was conducting a high-volume traffic safety initiative on the Trans Canada Highway, west of Calgary, which resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of the narcotic fentanyl (fake Oxycontin) from a vehicle after it was stopped by police for speeding. During the course of his interactions with the RCMP, the driver was arrested for drug possession. Upon searching the suspect’s vehicle RCMP officers located a hidden compartment which contained 60,000 tablets of the Fentanyl.
Police believe the pills originated in Canada and were manufactured illegally for distribution at the street level. Fentanyl is painkiller that is available by prescription only in Canada. When used without medical supervision, it can be highly addictive. Fake Fentanyl is often sold illegally as Oxycontin to illicit drug users. Illegally manufactured drugs present significant health risks. Fake Oxycontin is reported to have contributed to several deaths in Canada. RCMP is reminding consumers against using any pharmaceuticals that were not prescribed by a medical doctor.
Pasang Sherpa, age 27, of Calgary was scheduled to appear in court November 26, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to speak to criminal charges related to the contraband pill seizure.
Workplace fatality near Carsland
Gleichan RCMP
On November 24. around 14:30, The Gleichen RCMP responded to a fatal workplace injury
RCMP attended a job site 3km's south of Highway 901 by the Bow River near Carsland. A worker was removing a temporary bridge at the time and working along side another employee, who was using an excavator to pull cement blocks away from the river.
The two workers were operating heavy equipment when the accident occurred. It appears the victim was crushed during the accident. An Occupational health and Safety Officer is also investigating the incident.
Calgary Police nab bank robbers
Calgary Police Service
Three people remain in custody following a bank robbery this evening.
At approximately 5 p.m., today, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, police were called to the Bank of Montreal in the 2300 block of 4 Street S.W. for reports of a robbery at the bank.
Containment was set up to ensure the safety of those nearby, while officers determined if any suspects remained in the bank.
It is believed the suspects may have used firearms during the offence and that the staff remained safely locked within a room inside the bank during the robbery.
Three men fled the scene. They were each located nearby and taken into custody without incident.
The Robbery Unit continues to investigate and further information, including any potential charges, will be provided when it becomes available.
The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the media and the public for respecting the request to refrain from revealing the locations of officers through social media.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
Case #14465791
Stolen property recovered near Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP
Last month, a community member in a subdivision south of Spruce Grove spotted an abandoned utility trailer in some bush.
Police determined that the trailer was stolen, and located the rightful owner. The trailer was empty when it was stolen out of Leduc County. When recovered it had a variety of goods inside, all believed to be stolen.
Two brand new snow-blowers were returned to a South Edmonton Rona store. RCMP have been canvassing other detachments and utilizing police databases to locate the owners of the remaining property, to no avail.
The extensive list of property includes:
- Bosch jack hammer
- Bosch "Bulldog Extreme" hammer drill
- Bosch saw
- Makita power saw
- Hitachi cordless driver drill
- Stihl cement cutter
- Echo water pump
- blue jeans
- propane cylinders
- Evenflo Aura baby stroller
The property will be held until mid-January, at which time it will be forfeited and donated to charity.
If you have information about this, or would like to claim some property, please call the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP at 780-968-7200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and the identity of the caller will remain anonymous.
Stabbing in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie RCMP
RCMP are investigating a stabbing that sent one male to hospital that occurred last night. Two people are presently in custody. The matter is still under investigation.
Last night at approximately 10 p.m. Grande Prairie RCMP responded a complaint at a Grande Prairie apartment complex in the area of 97 Street and 100th Avenue. When police arrived they located an 65 year old injured male who appeared to have suffered a stab would. An EMS ambulance was called to the scene and the injured male was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
A male and female suspect were detained at the scene and remain in police custody while RCMP continue their investigation. Charges have no been laid at the present time.
St. Albert robbery suspect nabbed
St. Albert RCMP
On November 23, 2014 St. Albert RCMP General Investigation Section and St. Albert RCMP Drug Section was performing surveillance at Reddi Mart Food Store, located on Grosvenor Blvd, St. Albert, Alberta, due to robberies which occurred within the last two weeks.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. a male entered the store wearing a Santa disguise, which matched the description of the suspect in one of the previous robberies. The male approached the cashier, words were exchanged, and the male demanded money. At this time, RCMP members identified themselves and arrested the male for robbery. The male was taken into custody without incident.
The male was identified as Eric Roger WIULL, a 40 year old from Edmonton. WIULL was charged with the following offences:
Sgt. Cameron from the St. Albert RCMP Detachment would like to remind our community regarding the following safety tips:
Tips to prevent robbery:
RCMP Spruce Grove/Stony Plain
Not turning on their headlights led to a series of unfortunate events for a trio last evening.
Shortly after 10:30 p.m, Edmonton Police Service members attempted to stop a Dodge Neon that was driving without headlights- a definite public safety concern at night-time. The vehicle failed to stop, and took off driving at dangerous speeds, running several red lights.
Police did not pursue on the ground for safety reasons, but Air 1 tracked the vehicle out to Spruce Grove while ground police stayed back a safe distance.
There, RCMP apprehended the vehicle in the Harvest Ridge subdivision of Spruce Grove. The three occupants fled, but were soon located and arrested.
A significant amount of illegal and dangerous property was found in the vehicle, including:
St. Albert robbery suspect nabbed
St. Albert RCMP
On November 23, 2014 St. Albert RCMP General Investigation Section and St. Albert RCMP Drug Section was performing surveillance at Reddi Mart Food Store, located on Grosvenor Blvd, St. Albert, Alberta, due to robberies which occurred within the last two weeks.
At approximately 6:10 p.m. a male entered the store wearing a Santa disguise, which matched the description of the suspect in one of the previous robberies. The male approached the cashier, words were exchanged, and the male demanded money. At this time, RCMP members identified themselves and arrested the male for robbery. The male was taken into custody without incident.
The male was identified as Eric Roger WIULL, a 40 year old from Edmonton. WIULL was charged with the following offences:
- Two Counts - Robbery with a Weapon - Section 344(1)(b) Criminal Code
- Two Counts - Attempt Robbery - Section 344(1)(b)/463(a) Criminal Code
- Two Counts - Robbery with a Disguise - Section 351(2) Criminal Code
- One Count - Possession of Property Obtained by Crime - Section 354(1) Criminal Code
Sgt. Cameron from the St. Albert RCMP Detachment would like to remind our community regarding the following safety tips:
Tips to prevent robbery:
- Make sure windows are not covered by signs or merchandise so others going by the front of your store can alert the police in the event of a robbery.
- Pay attention to suspicious activities around your business especially during opening or closing.
- Adjust your lighting so that entrances are well lit.
- Don’t keep a large amount of cash at the business.
- If you have video equipment, ensure it works properly.
- If you are being robbed:
- Stay calm and obey all of the robber’s commands. Don’t antagonize the robber.
- If the robber produces a firearm, consider it real and loaded.
- Pay attention to details of the situation: notice the robber’s distinguishing characteristics like tattoos, hair style, jewelry, clothing, even how they smell or talk. Notice how the robber gets away, whether on foot or by vehicle, and what direction he takes.
- As soon as you can, call 911. 911 operators are trained to deal with victims and witnesses of crime and traumatic events; all you have to do is answer the questions with as much detail as possible.
- Protect the crime scene by locking the door until the police arrive and don’t touch anything.
A series of unfortunate events for suspects fleeing police
Shortly after 10:30 p.m, Edmonton Police Service members attempted to stop a Dodge Neon that was driving without headlights- a definite public safety concern at night-time. The vehicle failed to stop, and took off driving at dangerous speeds, running several red lights.
Police did not pursue on the ground for safety reasons, but Air 1 tracked the vehicle out to Spruce Grove while ground police stayed back a safe distance.
There, RCMP apprehended the vehicle in the Harvest Ridge subdivision of Spruce Grove. The three occupants fled, but were soon located and arrested.
A significant amount of illegal and dangerous property was found in the vehicle, including:
- a loaded sawed off .22 caliber rifle
- two loaded banana magazines (ammunition)
- over $1500 in cash
- approximately 75 grams of cocaine
- methamphetamine (small quantity in dime bags, packaged for resale)
- possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, s. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, s. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- possession of a prohibited weapon for a dangerous purpose (modified .22 caliber rifle), s. 88 CC
- being an occupant of a motor vehicle in which one is aware there is a prohibited firearm, s. 94 CC
- possess of a loaded prohibited firearm without registration, s. 95(1) CC
- improper storage of a firearm, s. 86(2) CC
- dangerous driving, s. 249(1) CC
- flight from police, s. 249.1(1) CC
- fail to comply with conditions of Recognizance, s. 145(3) CC x 4
- possession of prohibited weapon(firearm) contrary to order, s. 117.01 CC
- possession of the proceeds of crime, s. 354(1)
The second co-accused is 23 year old Teddiane Pamela Kaminsky of Edmonton. She faces the same charges as Ivy Smarch (other than the breaches pertaining to him and driving), as well as six counts of breaching her specific conditions. These relate primarily to being in possession of a cell phone, not obeying a curfew, and possessing drugs.
All three appeared before a Justice of the Peace this morning, and bail was not spoken to. They were remanded into custody for a first appearance of Wednesday, December 3rd in Stony Plain Provincial Court.
"This incident serves as a perfect example of how police agencies work together to address and resolve dangerous situations", states Cpl. Colette Zazulak of the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP. "Criminals know no boundaries, and the assistance of Edmonton Police Service's Air 1 helicopter to apprehend these three was invaluable".
Grande Prairie Rural RCMP are investigating a theft of mail from a Canada Post Community Mail Box south of the City.
Sometime overnight on November 22, 2014 unknown an unknown suspect(s) broke into a Canada Post Community Mail Box located just off of Highway 40 near Sunrise Estates. Police are still trying to determine what mail was taken.
RCMP suspect this might have been a target of thieves looking for money being sent as it is getting closer to the holiday season. Police are urging friends and family to avoid sending cash in the mail as it could be targeted and it is difficult to track once it has been stolen.
Police are asking anyone who might have seen anything or anyone suspicious in this area around the time of the theft or is missing mail from this mail box to please contact the Grande Prairie Rural RCMP at 780-830-5701.
If you have any information about this or any other crime you can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Red Deer RCMP look for poppy box thief
RCMP Red Deer
Shortly after 9 pm on November 10, Red Deer RCMP received a report that a man had stolen a Remembrance Day poppy box from the desk of the Holiday Inn Express, located at 2803 50 Avenue in Red Deer. The poppy box contained an undetermined amount of money; funds raised by local Canadian Legion poppy boxes go to support veterans and their families.
RCMP have been able to access surveillance camera footage and are asking for the public’s assistance to identify this man, who is described as:
· Caucasian
· Wearing a long dark jacket with fake fur on the hood, a light-coloured hoodie underneath the jacket, jeans, a red cap with a light-coloured logo on it, and running shoes
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